History
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
The story behind ‘A Day in the Life’ by the Beatles by John Robinson Q: Was the Beatles’ song “A Day In The Life” supposed to be written about Paul McCartney’s fake death? A: First of all, the Beatles NEVER did a “Paul Is Dead” hoax; that was concocted by the media, who will do […]
Clyde’s Corner: Hot coffee, good conversation, and lawn mowers
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! This month I write to you about a local interest story—a lawn mower sales and service business—Gordie’s Power Equipment—located in downtown Gregory and owned and operated by Gordie Kunzelman. I have known Gordie since high school, a good friend, great sports announcer, and an honest businessperson. Gordie’s shop was […]
Woah Nellie! These ham sammies are heart stoppers
by Mary Jo David Welcome to the trailerhood! This month, the 100-year-old recipe redoux is even more challenging because it’s being prepared in a travel trailer. While perusing old Stockbridge Sun-Times papers from February 1923 for potential recipes to make in a 2023 kitchen, I came up with three choices for this month—puree of pea […]
Clyde’s Corner: A love story, 67 years in the making
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! Since February is the Month of Love, with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, I thought I would write a love story about some friends of mine who will be married 66 years on July 14, 2023! Mark and Arloa (Proctor) Smith came into my life in the winter of […]
Clyde’s Corner: Through our school years, the teachers were terrific!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, and I trust all are doing well after a busy December. I’ve been thinking about my January column, and remembering some of the teachers we had in school brought back happy memories. I cannot possibly mention everyone here who taught us, but my gratitude goes out to each and […]
Woah Nellie! Lemon Rice Pudding beats out Stuffed Calf’s Heart
by Mary Jo David Are you “Team Tapioca” or “Team Rice Pudding”? If you’re the latter, you’re in luck. Lemon Rice Pudding is the recipe selected for this month’s 100-year-old recipe test from Nellie Maxwell’s Kitchen Cabinet column back in December 1922. While I’m actually more of a “Team Tapioca” person, rice pudding does occupy […]
Clyde’s Corner
Memories of long ago on the farm by Clyde Whitaker As I was out driving around today with my toy poodle Ruben, we passed the former Krummrey Farm on M-106—now Young’s Turf Farm—located just outside of Stockbridge heading west. I’m sure all of us have driven by this farm thousands of times on our trips […]
After 60 years, Pioneer Day still celebrating local history
by Jenny Smith The 60th annual Pioneer Day at the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum welcomed visitors from across Michigan to its journey through many years of the area’s history. On the grounds at the centuries-old farm Sunday, Oct. 9, visitors could mingle with 1680s trappers crossing the territory with LaSalle and see an […]
Clyde’s Corner
The Super ’70s through my eyes by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! Sitting here in my living room, I have the TV playing the music channel, “Sirius ’70s on 7.” What awesome music we listened to back then! So, I thought why not write my October column about those times in my life, the Super […]
Woah Nellie! Almond Cake (topped with meringue soup)
by Mary Jo David Long before anyone had ever heard of a “pinterest fail,” local newspapers ran cooking columns like “Mother’s Cook Book.” Syndicated by the Western Newspaper Union, “Mother’s Cook Book” was a column, signed each week by Nellie Maxwell, and featured by newspapers like the Stockbridge Brief-Sun. Nellie Maxwell’s cooking column first appeared […]